This story follows Emilie Day as she leaves the comfort of homeschooling to attend the local public high school. Bracing for the worst, Emilie finds that between her new friend Ayla and the cute baske…
5 Tweaks that Make Classic Retellings Worthwhile
Most of the movies that inspire the greatest nostalgia are classic Disney movies, especially the timeless ones like Cinderella or Robin Hood. I’m sure I’m not alone in my love for these stories, as th…
4 Elements in the Best Book Covers
Picture this with me: You walk through the doors of your local bookstore and are greeted by hundreds, if not thousands, of bright, beautiful, still-have-that-new-book-smell books. You browse through t…
Book Review: The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana
This story follows Princess Amrita, who is willing to give up anything to keep her kingdom safe—even if it means marrying Emperor Sikander and giving up her home, freedom, and childhood love. But soon…
Book Review: In 27 Days by Alison Gervais
In 27 Days is heart wrenching the entire way through, as any book dealing with a subject like teen suicide should be. Alison Gervais creates characters that are extremely relatable, from Hadley’s stra…
Book Review: It Started with Goodbye by Christina June
It Started with Goodbye ended up being a pleasant surprise. Since I’m not usually the type that likes twists on classic stories, I wasn’t sure that this book would be for me. I mean, we already kind o…
3 Components in a Great Title
Countless factors can make or break a book—the cover, the marketing, the reviews, the store placement, the actual writing—but what about the title? The title of the book might (and probably will) chan…